CJM2 Family Foundation
CJM2 Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in food assistance, cancer-related services, disaster response, and housing.
CJM2 Family Foundation at a glance
In short: CJM2 Family Foundation gave $46K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,000
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,067
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $523,828
- +15.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to CJM2 Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 444 Liberty Ave Suite 2100, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2305
Phone: (412) 918-1143
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CJM2 Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was It's About the Warrior Foundation ($7K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 11% to North Carolina, 5% to Illinois, and 4% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is CJM2 Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $47K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| It's About the Warrior Foundation Wexford, PA | General Support | $6,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Arlington, PA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Brother's Brother Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $5,500 |
| Swim Across America Charolette, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Pennies from Heaven Fund Bradford Woods, PA | General Support | $3,500 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Cancer Bridges Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Chicago, IL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $2,000 |
Ready to take the next step with CJM2 Family Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $523,828 | $213,465 | $54,303 | $46,000 | 15 | $46,000 | $103,389 | $25,661 |
| 2024 | $454,087 | $214,233 | $52,656 | $46,500 | 15 | $46,500 | $97,065 | $20,088 |
| 2023 | $383,576 | $182,068 | $40,961 | $30,500 | 12 | $30,500 | $71,155 | $14,024 |
| 2022 | $306,781 | $295,828 | $30,464 | $27,000 | 11 | $27,000 | $187,621 | $7,827 |
| 2021 | $123,068 | $168,300 | $22,234 | $22,000 | 11 | $22,000 | $5,202 | $5,323 |
| 2020 | $100,407 | $2,133 | $7,102 | $7,000 | 8 | — | $2,083 | $4,394 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CJM2 Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Meals on Wheels Inc says it provides meal delivery to seniors and adult day program participants; Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank says it works toward lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes; and Cancer Bridges says it provides free programs and services for people impacted by cancer. Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley says it builds, rehabilitates, and sells housing and provides critical home repairs for economically disadvantaged people in the Lehigh Valley.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $46,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $6,500, with a median of $2,500. Larger awards included $6,500 to It’s About the Warrior Foundation, $6,000 to Meals on Wheels, $5,500 to Brother’s Brother Foundation, and $5,000 to Swim Across America.
Other reported 2025 grants included $3,000 each to Light of Life Rescue Mission and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, and $2,500 to Cancer Bridges. Brother’s Brother Foundation says it supports localized programs and provides resources in healthcare, infrastructure, disaster response, and education. Swim Across America says it hosts charity swims that fund cancer research, prevention, and treatment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carl T Szott as Director, Chairman, and President; Janet M Szott as Director, Secretary, and Treasurer; and Larry S Blair as Director and Vice President.
CJM2 Family Foundation is led by Carl T. Szott, Director, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carl T. Szott
Director, Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janet M. Szott
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry S. Blair
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about CJM2 Family Foundation
How much does CJM2 Family Foundation give each year?
CJM2 Family Foundation gave $46K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 15 grants.
What is CJM2 Family Foundation's typical grant size?
CJM2 Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,067, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from CJM2 Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does CJM2 Family Foundation give grants?
CJM2 Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (11%) and Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (6 grants).
Does CJM2 Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of CJM2 Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are CJM2 Family Foundation's largest grantees?
CJM2 Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include It's About the Warrior Foundation ($6,500), Meals on Wheels ($6,000) and Brother's Brother Foundation ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is CJM2 Family Foundation?
CJM2 Family Foundation reported $524K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does CJM2 Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CJM2 Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is CJM2 Family Foundation's EIN?
CJM2 Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4102803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does CJM2 Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in CJM2 Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Hillman Family Foundations
Pittsburgh, PA
The 18 independently operated foundations support projects in areas such as arts and culture, health, education, economic development, and community improvement, with a preference for Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania; each foundation has its own geographic focus. In 2024, grants ranged from $75 to $5 million, with a median of $20,000. The 2024 filing says unsolicited requests are accepted, beginning with a brief letter of intent through the online portal.
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
814
Total Given
$88.8M
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania funds nonprofits addressing basic needs, financial stability, and success in school and life, including food access, housing, education, and employment support. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,007 to $496,000, with a median grant of $15,890. It focuses on Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Assets
$92.4M
Grants
437
Total Given
$14.6M
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
The Pittsburgh Foundation funds nonprofits working in basic needs, equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, with most opportunities for organizations in Allegheny County or primarily serving its residents. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of about $18,600, though awards varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
1,132
Total Given
$64.0M
Bozzone Family Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
The Bozzone Family Foundation supports charitable organizations across food access, health care, arts and culture, animal welfare, education, and community services, primarily in Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median award of $4,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.8M
Grants
56
Total Given
$536K
Mutual of America Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
$136K
Grants
539
Total Given
$839K
J & M Didonato Family Foundation
Wexford, PA
Assets
$4.1M
Grants
8
Total Given
$96K
More similar funders
More Funders in Pennsylvania
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from CJM2 Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
CJM2 Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?